By Yeshanthan Nair Introduction: In the dynamic world of Franchise Industry, where opportunity meets ambition, it’s easy to get caught up in the exciting prospect of franchising your business. Yet,...

By Linh Nguyen In a previous article, we announced that an overhaul of the Intellectual Property legislation was enacted in Vietnam. The amended Vietnamese IP law (“New IP Law”) came...

By Nadia Syakirah What’s worse than having a rival noodle shop opening across the street? Having the same name! In a recent Singapore decision in the case of Eng’s Wantan...

By Pinravee Maranetra   The world of fan art and derivative works is a vibrant and integral part of modern fandoms, particularly in the anime community. For a popular series...

The Myanmar Patent Law, enacted on March 11, 2019, came into effect on May 31, 2024, with notification 106/2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce. On June 4, 2024, the...

By Syril Diesta   The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been refining its mediation rules to streamline the resolution of intellectual property disputes effectively. These ongoing amendments...

By Yeshanthan Nair Introduction The case of Dr. Premananthan a/l Vasuthevan v Permai Polyclinics Sdn Bhd revolves around the issue on unlawful termination of a management agreement entered between the...

By Linh Nguyen The study of IP court judgments serves as an indispensable tool for practitioners and businesses to shape their intellectual property strategies. Further, lessons can be taken, and...

By Tiwaysyya Segaran In 2016, a company named Impossible Foods introduced a truly impossible food: a vegetarian burger that bleeds. Gimmicky as it was, the proof of the pudding, as...

By Whipaphat S. Trossel In Thailand, cannabis is legal for personal use in private areas but prohibited in public areas. Recreational use of cannabis has been decriminalized since 2022. Since...

By Carola Monintja The Indonesian Government is serious about IP protection in the Republic. Promulgated on March 10, 2024, through the Revision of Regulation of the Ministry of Industry No....

By Jaynthi Kanesarajah IPOS Digital Hub (the e-services portal of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore) will be migrating to the Government on Commercial Cloud platform from 1 to 13...

When the holiday season arrives, it prompts the need for travel plans and relaxation. Accommodation is a vital aspect of holiday travel, and the focus is often concentrated on finding...

By Shevithra Selva Mohan In the franchise industry, one misstep can lead to big trouble, especially when it comes to breaching the franchise. For example, the case of SP MULTITECH...

KASS began the year 2024 celebrating its win in the Malaysian High Court in a patent invalidation and patent infringement suit for its long-standing client Kendek Products Sdn. Bhd (“Kendek”)....

By Shevithra Selva Mohan Introduction Unjustly ending a franchise agreement is a complex issue, often stirring up a whirlwind of accusations. This can include claims that the franchisor violated the...

By Pakawan Yuratai The patenting process has long been known for being a long waiting game. Not only do applicants need to have an invention that is new, inventive, and...

By Trademark Team Oppositions are not peculiar proceedings in a trademark application process, as seen in the clash between two Spanish beer giants in Singapore. In this battle of stars,...

By Rachapat Sumjinda Food entrepreneurs contribute to the diversity of food products in the market. By exploring the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in safeguarding and promoting innovation...

By P. Kandiah Do all inventions need to be a result of targeted research where the researchers are directing their research effort to an intended result? Can accidental inventions be...

On October 18, 2023, Myanmar’s State Administration Council announced that the enforcement of the Industrial Design Law and Copyright Law, both enacted in 2019, will be effective from October 31,...

A decade after signing a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) MOU with Japan in 2013, Indonesia signed another important PPH MOU with South Korea on 8 September 2023.